I’m Hakan, a men’s grooming specialist with over 10 years’ experience helping men find cuts that fit face shape, hair texture and lifestyle. This practical guide presents 11 hairstyles for men (with 11 images) so you can visualize each look and choose what suits you best. I cover low-maintenance options like the buzz and crew cut, versatile fades and tapers, classic comb-overs and pompadours, and modern textured and long styles. You’ll learn who each cut suits—professional vs. casual, thin vs. thick hair—and get straightforward advice on what to ask your barber, which products to use, and simple daily styling steps. Whether you want a clean, short look or more length and texture, these examples and tips will help you make a confident choice and maintain a polished result.
Tousled Medium-Length Curls for Men — Textured Casual Hairstyle
This tousled, medium-length curly style gives a relaxed, textured look that suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces best; men with round faces can lengthen the silhouette by adding extra lift at the crown. To style: start with towel-dried hair, apply a leave-in curl cream or light mousse, then spray a sea-salt texture mist through the mid-lengths. Use a wide-tooth comb or fingers to detangle, then scrunch and diffuse on low heat while lifting at the roots for volume, or air-dry while periodically re-scrunching for natural separation. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte paste or light pomade into the ends for definition and separation; a light-hold hairspray tames flyaways. Tools needed: diffuser attachment, blow dryer, wide-tooth comb, microfiber towel. Products required: sulfate-free shampoo, conditioner, leave-in curl cream or mousse, sea-salt spray, matte paste, optional anti-frizz serum. Difficulty: easy–medium — straightforward once you learn product quantities and diffusing technique. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to preserve shape, deep-condition weekly, avoid daily shampooing, refresh with water/sea-salt spray between washes, and sleep on a silk pillowcase or loose top knot to reduce frizz.
Textured Wavy Quiff with Tapered Sides
This textured wavy quiff with tapered sides is a versatile, modern cut that flatters oval, square and heart-shaped faces; for round faces the added height at the crown helps elongate the silhouette. Start with towel-dried hair: mist a sea-salt or texturizing pre-styler, then blow-dry while using your fingers or a medium round brush to lift the front and direct waves back for volume. Work a pea-to-nickel sized amount of matte clay or paste between your palms, scrunch through the mid-lengths and top, and define pieces with your fingers for a lived-in finish. Tools: blow dryer with nozzle, medium round or vent brush, wide-tooth comb and your hands. Products: sea-salt spray or texturizer, heat protectant, matte clay/paste for texture, and an optional light-hold hairspray to set. Difficulty: moderate — about 5/10; requires basic blow-drying skill to build consistent volume. Maintenance tips: get a clean taper every 3–5 weeks, refresh texture with a little water and rework product between washes, condition weekly to keep waves healthy, and trim stray lengths to retain the shape.
Textured Quiff with Low Fade — Modern Men’s Hairstyle for Thick Wavy Hair
This textured quiff with low faded sides suits thick, wavy hair and pairs well with a full beard for a modern, masculine finish. Best face-shape matches: oval, square, and diamond shapes — the lifted top adds height and balances stronger jawlines while the short sides keep the look clean. Styling technique: start with towel-damped hair, apply a sea-salt spray or lightweight pre-styler, then blow-dry using fingers or a vent/round brush to lift roots and direct hair back and slightly to the side. Work a pea-to-nickel-sized amount of matte clay or paste between palms, rough-texture the top and define the quiff with a comb or fingers; finish with a light-hold hairspray to lock shape. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, vent or small round brush, comb, and clippers/scissors for the barber. Products required: sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse, matte clay or paste, light-hold hairspray, sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner. Difficulty: medium — requires basic blow-drying skill. Maintenance tips: trim sides every 3–4 weeks, top every 6–8 weeks, avoid heavy oils to retain texture, and refresh shape daily with water and a fingertip of product.
Textured Short Quiff with Tapered Sides — Modern Mens Hairstyle
This textured short quiff with tapered sides is a versatile, contemporary cut that suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces and can visually lengthen round faces. Start with towel-damp hair, apply a light pre-styling spray or volumizing mousse at the roots, then blow-dry using your fingers or a medium round brush to lift the front and create texture. Work a pea-to-nickel sized amount of matte paste or clay between your palms and run it through mid-lengths to ends, using the fingertips to define pieces and add separation; finish by smoothing sides with a comb if you want cleaner lines. Tools needed: hairdryer, medium round brush or vent brush, comb, and a quality trimmer for upkeep. Recommended products: salt spray or volumizer, matte clay/paste, light-hold hairspray (optional) and a moisturizing shampoo/conditioner. Difficulty: moderate — quick daily styling but requires some technique for consistent volume and texture. Maintenance tips: trim the sides every 3–5 weeks, trim length on top as needed, avoid overwashing (2–3×/week), condition regularly and keep a beard or neckline tidy to complement the cut.
Textured Disconnected Mullet with Undercut — Mens Long-Top Style
A modern textured disconnected mullet pairs shaved or faded sides with longer, layered length on top and at the nape. Face-shape suitability: works best for oval, oblong, diamond and heart-shaped faces because the height and forward sweep balance longer jawlines; men with round faces can wear it if the top is kept higher to add length, while very square faces should soften edges with extra layering. Styling technique: hair is cut with clippers on the sides and scissors with point-cutting on the top/back to create separation; blow-dry the roots while raking hair upward and forward with a vent brush or fingers to build volume, then finish by twisting sections for piecey texture. Tools needed: clippers (0–4 guard), barber scissors, thinning shears, hairdryer, vent or round brush, wide-tooth comb. Products required: sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse on damp hair, matte clay or paste for separation and hold, light hairspray to lock shape. Difficulty level: intermediate — barber skills for the cut and a 5–10 minute daily styling routine. Maintenance tips: trim sides every 2–4 weeks, refresh length and remove split ends every 8–10 weeks, deep-condition weekly and use dry shampoo between washes.
Textured Crop with Short Sides — Modern Mens Messy Top
This textured crop pairs closely clipped sides with a longer, tousled top for a modern, masculine look that reads both polished and effortless. Face-shape suitability: best for oval, square, and heart-shaped faces where the height on top enhances proportions; add more top volume for round faces to create length. Styling technique: start with towel-dried hair, apply a light sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse through roots, then blow-dry using your fingers or a vent brush while lifting hair at the crown to create texture. Work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or fiber paste between your palms, rake through the top to separate pieces, and finish by pinching sections to define spikes or a soft quiff. Tools needed: blow dryer, vent brush or fingers, barber scissors for touch-ups, and a fine-tooth comb for tidy edges. Products required: pre-styler (sea-salt spray or mousse), matte clay/fiber paste, light-hold hairspray (optional). Difficulty level: easy–moderate. Maintenance tips: trim every 3–5 weeks to keep the sides tight, shampoo 2–3 times weekly with conditioner as needed, and adjust product amount for hair density—volumizer for fine hair, stronger paste for thick/coarse hair.
Textured Voluminous Quiff — Modern Mens Medium-Length Hairstyle
This textured voluminous quiff works best for oval, square and oblong faces and complements a strong jawline. It’s ideal for medium to thick hair with natural wave; fine hair can achieve similar lift with a volumizing pre-styler, while very curly hair may need light blow-dry smoothing first. Technique: towel-dry, apply a heat protectant and a sea-salt spray or lightweight volumizing mousse through damp hair, then blow-dry with a round or vent brush while lifting at the roots to build height. Direct the top back and slightly to the side, use your fingers to create separation and piecey texture. Warm a medium-hold matte clay or paste between your palms and work through the roots to ends for definition; finish with a light-hold hairspray to lock shape without stiffness. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, round or vent brush, wide-tooth comb, and styling clips (optional). Products required: heat protectant, sea-salt spray or mousse, matte clay/paste, light hairspray and conditioner. Difficulty: moderate — requires practice with blow-drying and product placement. Maintenance: trim every 4–6 weeks to retain shape, avoid daily heavy washing (2–3× weekly), condition regularly and keep facial hair tidy to balance the look.
Textured Messy Quiff with Tapered Sides — Modern Mens Short Sides, Long Top
This textured messy quiff with tapered sides is a versatile modern look that suits oval, square, diamond and heart-shaped faces particularly well. It also flatters round faces when you add height on top to elongate the profile. The cut features a medium-length top (about 3–5 inches) with short, tapered sides for contrast and movement. To style: towel-dry hair until slightly damp, mist a volumizing sea-salt spray or mousse through the roots, then blow-dry while lifting the hair with your fingers or a medium round brush to build lift at the crown. Work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or styling paste through the mid-lengths and ends for separation, scrunching and tousling with fingers to create textured pieces; finish with a light-hold hairspray if you need extra hold. Tools needed: blow-dryer, round brush or wide-tooth comb, and your hands. Products: sea-salt spray or mousse, matte clay/paste, optional texturizing powder and light hairspray. Difficulty: easy–medium (5–10 minutes daily). Maintenance: trim the sides every 3–5 weeks, top every 6–8 weeks, shampoo 2–3 times weekly with conditioner, and avoid heavy buildup by using clay sparingly.
Textured Wavy Side-Swept Hairstyle for Men (Medium Length, Tapered Sides)
This textured, side-swept wavy cut suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces best — the volume on top adds height and balance while the tapered sides keep the look tidy. For round faces, add extra height at the crown to elongate the silhouette. Styling technique: towel-dry damp hair, mist a sea-salt spray or light mousse through the mid-lengths, then use a blow-dryer with a diffuser or fingers to encourage natural waves. Direct hair up and back for volume, then sweep to the side and finish by raking a small amount of matte paste or cream through the ends to separate pieces. Tools needed: blow-dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb or fingers, styling scissors for trims and a clipper for tapered sides. Products required: sea-salt spray or mousse (pre-style), curl cream or leave-in conditioner, medium-hold matte paste or clay, light hold hairspray for hold. Difficulty level: moderate — 5–10 minutes daily. Maintenance tips: trim sides every 3–5 weeks, refresh top shape every 8–10 weeks, avoid daily shampooing, use a sulfate-free cleanser, and deep-condition weekly to preserve wave definition.
Textured Tousled Fringe for Men — Modern Messy Crop with Long Top
This textured, tousled fringe is a modern take on the messy crop: longer, piecey length on top with shorter, neat sides. Suitability: ideal for oval, heart and square faces and for men with wavy or fine-to-medium straight hair. It can also slim an oblong face when the fringe is kept forward; round faces should keep sides tighter to avoid extra width. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, apply a sea-salt spray or light texturizer, then rough-dry with your fingers while directing hair forward and slightly to one side. Use a round brush for added lift at the crown if needed. Tools needed: hairdryer (with nozzle), vent or round brush, wide-tooth comb or fingers. Products required: sea-salt spray or texturizing spray, matte clay or paste (low shine), optional light-hold hairspray or dry shampoo. Difficulty level: easy–medium — quick daily styling once you master the finger-dry and product amount. Maintenance tips: trim every 4–6 weeks to keep fringe shape, avoid heavy conditioners that weigh hair down, refresh texture with dry shampoo between washes, and use small product amounts to preserve movement and separation.
Textured Blonde Quiff with Low Fade for Modern Men
Face shape suitability: This textured quiff with a low tapered/skin fade suits oval, square, and heart-shaped faces; adding height at the front also helps balance round faces. Best on medium to thick hair—fine hair can work with a volumizing pre-styler. Styling technique: Start with towel‑damp hair, apply a sea‑salt spray or volumizer, then blow‑dry using your fingers and a medium round or vent brush to lift the front and create separation. Direct hair back and slightly to the side while drying to form the quiff’s wave. Warm a pea‑sized amount of matte paste or clay between your palms, work through the mid-lengths and ends, and use fingers to define pieces and texture. Finish with a light hairspray for hold or a touch of pomade for added sheen. Tools & products needed: hair dryer with nozzle, round/vent brush, wide-tooth comb, matte paste or clay, sea‑salt/volumizing spray, heat protectant, light hairspray. Difficulty level: Easy–moderate (5–10 minutes daily). Maintenance tips: Get side fades trimmed every 3–4 weeks and top shaped every 6–8 weeks; avoid daily heavy shampooing to preserve texture and use periodic clarifying treatments to remove buildup.
Choosing the right haircut is about matching your face shape, hair type and routine. My practical advice: bring clear images (use the 11 photos here) to your barber, describe your daily styling time, and ask for a maintenance plan—how often to trim, which guard sizes to use, and whether a taper or fade suits your hairline. For styling, start with a lightweight cream or matte paste for texture, a clay for thick hair, and a salt spray or conditioner routine for longer hair. If you’re unsure, try a conservative taper first; it’s easier to lengthen than to reverse a drastic short cut. Keep communication direct—mention part placement, length on top, and how much blending you want. With the right reference images and a clear brief, you’ll leave the chair with a look that’s both wearable and flattering.
